I think I am the only person I have ever met who likes it. And I love it. a) Everybody is very, very good looking. b) It's is a mainstream show that is pro-choice and talks about it. That makes me happy and want to support it.

_________________"I'd rather have dried catshit! I'd rather have astroturf! I'd rather have an igloo!"~Isa

"But really, anyone willing to dangle their baby in front of a crocodile is A-OK in my book."~SSD

I wasn't blown away by Elementary, but it ended with Watching the Detectives - any show that prominently features Elvis Costello in the soundtrack gets my approval. I spent most of the episode just comparing it to BBC's Sherlock, which is probably not fair but still inevitable. Love the gender swapping, though.

I wasn't blown away by Elementary, but it ended with Watching the Detectives - any show that prominently features Elvis Costello in the soundtrack gets my approval. I spent most of the episode just comparing it to BBC's Sherlock, which is probably not fair but still inevitable. Love the gender swapping, though.

I just watched it. I think I would have liked it a lot more if not for BBC's Sherlock, which isn't really fair because few things are as good as BBC's Sherlock. I do think I'll stick with it, though.

_________________"I'd rather have dried catshit! I'd rather have astroturf! I'd rather have an igloo!"~Isa

"But really, anyone willing to dangle their baby in front of a crocodile is A-OK in my book."~SSD

And in obvious news: Guys with Kids is terrible. I want to carry Jimmy Fallon in a frontfacing Bjorn as punishment.

I gave it 10-15 mins. It's all I was able to endure.

I wanted to like Revolution since I've heard some people raving about it, but I just can't do it. I didn't find one single thing appealing about that show. It's so painfully predictable and the storylines are overplayed. I'll just stick with Walking Dead for my post apocalyptic fix.

I will give Revolution one more episode. I haven't really had a series to watch for a couple of years. I tried a few last fall but none stuck. I was looking forward to this because I like post-apocalyptic stuff. But it kinda sucks.

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j-dub wrote:

elouise wrote:

I wasn't blown away by Elementary, but it ended with Watching the Detectives - any show that prominently features Elvis Costello in the soundtrack gets my approval. I spent most of the episode just comparing it to BBC's Sherlock, which is probably not fair but still inevitable. Love the gender swapping, though.

I just watched it. I think I would have liked it a lot more if not for BBC's Sherlock, which isn't really fair because few things are as good as BBC's Sherlock. I do think I'll stick with it, though.

I don't really like BBC's Sherlock as much as most people it seems so that could be why I really liked Elementary. I wasn't blown away by it but I like it enough that I'm going to keep watching unless it starts to get terrible.

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The Mindy Project: I was a bit disappointed by the pilot, but will give it a few more episodes before I decide.

Guys With Kids: It is really cheesy, and the laugh track is a bit annoying, but I still kinda liked it, we'll see how I feel in a month or so; I was really excited about Up All Night last year, and gave up after 3 episodes, so I'm wondering if this will be similar.

The New Normal: Is it bad that I love how offensive this show is? The dinner party/Obama love fest scene was a bit too political for me, but there are so many good one liners thrown in at random spots that I still liked the episode. I thought it would be an edgier Modern Family. Not quite as well written though.

We watched the first episode of Call the Midwife last night - so far, so good! It's based on a memoir by a woman who worked in the East End in the 1950s, and was a big hit in the UK. (Of course, the mid-century, working class British midwife story par excellence is Mike Leigh's stupendous Vera Drake, but I'm intrigued enough by this to keep watching.)

Since the TV was already tuned to PBS, we kept it going with the first episode of the new Upstairs, Downstairs, which was also pretty good (then again, I love Alison Steadman in anything). So based on last night, it looks like Sunday evenings are going to be All Anglophilia, All the Time around here this fall!

I will give Revolution one more episode. I haven't really had a series to watch for a couple of years. I tried a few last fall but none stuck. I was looking forward to this because I like post-apocalyptic stuff. But it kinda sucks.

Bah. Reference to "The Stand" notwithstanding, this show's just dumb. It could be really good, but it's just not. And that's sad.

Grey's Anatomy might be too dark for me. I think Sandra Oh's acting is terrific, and I like Ellen Pompeo, and the writing for the big epidodes is really great, but I think I need a little more light. Its fine writing to balance both - I feel like Dexter walked that line really well.

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Oh man, Revolution is so bad. I just can't. I want so badly for it to be good but there is zero charisma on board, there is zero chemistry between anyone and anyone and the plot makes pretty much no sense.

_________________"I'd rather have dried catshit! I'd rather have astroturf! I'd rather have an igloo!"~Isa

"But really, anyone willing to dangle their baby in front of a crocodile is A-OK in my book."~SSD

I'm still watching Revolution and I just have to say that the main female character is so ANNOYING to me. I know she's trying to get her bro back and promised to take care of him, but PLEEEZE stop whining and asking a million questions! I'm just hoping she gets less annoying...though maybe I'm alone in finding her so annoying?

I'm also liking Go On and 666 Park Avenue; Vegas, Elementary and The Mob Doctor seem OK (though I could take it or leave it on all three), and there are a few others I can't think of right now (must take or leave them too).

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Watching:The Mob Doctor -- combo of a doctor show and organized crime.Sons of Anarchy -- violent motorcycle gang full of people I would never associate with in real life, and yet I root for some of the characters nonetheless. Riveting show with depth if you can take the violence.Major Crimes -- actually better than The CloserMade in Jersey -- not bad, not greatVegas -- Michael Chiklis and Dennis Quaid -- what's not to like here?The Good Wife -- wonderful show. I've seen every episode.

Saw one time only:The Neighbors -- really stupid. So bad it is almost good. Maybe worth watching once for a laugh or two.

I had to drop Revolution and Last Resort. I have literally too much tv to watch! If they survive the season, I can always catch up later.

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The tree is his penis // it's very exciting // when held up to his mouth // the lights are all lighting // his eyes start a-bulging // in unbridled glee // the tree is his penis // its beauty, effulgent -amandabear

Last night I watched Nashville and I really enjoyed it. I don't know if it's because my love of Connie Britton has completely overwhelmed the country music and the cheese but I thought it was great. I think my Mom would really like it.

Last night I watched Nashville and I really enjoyed it. I don't know if it's because my love of Connie Britton has completely overwhelmed the country music and the cheese but I thought it was great. I think my Mom would really like it.

I'm pretty sure I liked it solely because of my love for Connie Britton, but I'm okay with that. She was great in it, and it's worth it just to hear her say "y'all" some more.